David Hollingworth

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David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.

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Exclusive: Funksec ransomware gang allegedly targets pair of Aussie companies

Ransomware operators share data stolen from a West Australian cleaning supplier and ANZ food safety not-for-profit, but the “leaks” are exceedingly minor.

SECURITY • Wed, 11 Dec 2024

Security researchers warn of active exploitation of Cleo file transfer software

Cleo VLTrader, Cleo Harmony, and Cleo LexiCom are all being actively exploited after an update fails to address known vulnerabilities.

SECURITY • Wed, 11 Dec 2024

US Treasury Department sanctions Chinese firm over ransomware attacks

Cyber security firm Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company and one employee targeted over massive 2020 firewall compromise.

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

Microsoft is addressing 70 vulnerabilities this December 2024 Patch Tuesday, with evidence of in-the-wild exploitation and public disclosure for one of the ...

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Google reveals quantum computing breakthrough

Google’s Willow quantum chip is capable of large-scale error correction at exponential rates and may have proven the existence of parallel universes.

TECH • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

South Australia to host Space ISAC Australia Global Hub

US-based Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center announces a new Aussie hub to help boost cyber security in Australian and global space operations.

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

ACSC releases critical alert regarding Mitel MiCollab collaboration software

A pair of vulnerabilities in a popular collaboration suite could allow malicious actors to access sensitive data.

SECURITY • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Interview: The promise and perils of AI, with Rapid7’s Craig Adams

According to Rapid7’s chief product officer, artificial intelligence is a major boon for cyber security professionals – and a risk if it’s not taken advantage of.

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

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Pro-Russian and Pro-Palestinian hacktivists responsible for a wave of cyber attacks against Australian organisations

Government institutions were the main focus of the widespread hacking campaign that disrupted websites across Australia last month.

SECURITY • Mon, 09 Dec 2024

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Exclusive: Funksec ransomware gang allegedly targets pair of Aussie companies

Security researchers warn of active exploitation of Cleo file transfer software

US Treasury Department sanctions Chinese firm over ransomware attacks

December Patch Tuesday reveals 70 vulnerabilities

Google reveals quantum computing breakthrough

South Australia to host Space ISAC Australia Global Hub

ACSC releases critical alert regarding Mitel MiCollab collaboration software

Interview: The promise and perils of AI, with Rapid7’s Craig Adams

Pro-Russian and Pro-Palestinian hacktivists responsible for a wave of cyber attacks against Australian organisations

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